PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Description

Purpose: To deliver on Chesterton Physical Therapy’s brand promise to bring great health through great care by providing effective occupational therapy services for an amazing customer experience, maintaining high standards of care, and contributing to team productivity, and efficiency by implementing all established processes consistently.

Job Description

The PRN COTA implements treatment plans, provides patient education, and monitors patient progress under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. 

At Chesterton Physical Therapy, we put patient care first. Our mission is to provide safe, effective and affordable healthcare services to promote Great Health Through Great Care! We pride ourselves in our fun, family-oriented culture and are interested in someone who can fit in with this culture, support or mission, and has a strong interest in helping people. 

Qualities that are important for this position include: a friendly, outgoing personality, high level of professionalism, strong ethical values, ability to demonstrate clear, rational and defensible clinical reasoning, great organizational skills, and great communication skills. 

PRN COTA Responsibilities:

• See Patients according to their plan of care (POC)
• OT/COTA collaboration
• Document and Bill for services provided per payer rules
• Provide patient-centered treatment per the IN State Practice Act
• Patient outcomes and completion of plan of care (POC)
• Maintain continuing competence
• Collaborate with the team to provide Amazing patient experience and follow patient communication sequences.
• Educate consumers and other providers about occupational therapy
• Maintain and comply with patient confidentiality and integrity in all patient matters
• Promote events and services offered
• Promoting healthy lifestyle, wellness, and injury prevention strategies in the community
• Other duties as directed by the clinic owner, and administrator 

At Chesterton Physical Therapy, we believe in giving back to the community so willingness to participate in charitable activities and donate time is expected. Occasional coverage for Saturday will be required.

Do you believe that you are the perfect person for this position and want to learn more about what this position entails? Respond to this post today with your resume. For fast consideration, include a cover letter addressed to The Hiring Manager, put the following code in the top left corner of the cover letter CPT- COTA Chesterton and include 3 reasons why you’re a great fit for this position.

Job Type: PRN

Competitive Salary

Requirements

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Current state licensure
• Strong knowledge and experience in occupational therapy practice 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism and strong ethics
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Knowledge of healthcare standards of practice and regulatory health requirements